impresionante
“impresionante” means “impressive” in Spanish (causing admiration).
impressive, stunning
Also: awesome, breathtaking
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La vista desde el mirador es absolutamente impresionante.
A2The view from the viewpoint is absolutely breathtaking.
Tu habilidad para hablar tres idiomas es impresionante.
B1Your ability to speak three languages is impressive.
Compramos un televisor con una calidad de imagen impresionante.
A2We bought a television with stunning image quality.
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Quick Quiz: impresionante
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following describes something that is 'impresionante'?
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📚 Etymology▼
It comes from the Spanish verb 'impresionar' (to impress), which is derived from the Latin verb *imprimere*, meaning 'to press into' or 'to stamp.' Therefore, 'impresionante' describes something that leaves a powerful, positive mark or 'stamp' on your mind.
First recorded: Mid-18th century (as an adjective)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can 'impresionante' ever be used negatively?
Rarely, but yes. While usually positive (impressive/stunning), in some contexts, it can describe something 'overwhelming' or 'shocking' in a negative sense, though this is less common than its positive use. Example: 'La magnitud de la destrucción era impresionante' (The magnitude of the destruction was shocking/overwhelming).
Is 'impresionante' interchangeable with 'impresivo'?
No. While they share a root, 'impresivo' is not a commonly used or standard Spanish word. You should always use 'impresionante' to mean impressive or stunning.